Pancake Day Recipe Ideas

2 Feb 2026

Easy British & American Pancakes

Pancake Day (also known as Shrove Tuesday) is the perfect excuse to enjoy a much-loved British tradition at home. Whether you prefer classic lemon and sugar, fluffy American-style stacks or something a little different, this guide brings together easy recipes and topping ideas to make Pancake Day simple and enjoyable.

What’s Your Pancake Day Mood?

Classic Comfort: Lemon and sugar
Sweet Treat: Chocolate spread with strawberries
Brunch-Style: Crispy bacon with maple syrup
Cheesy and Savoury: Ham with melted cheddar
Fresh and Light: Greek yoghurt with berries and honey
Extra Indulgent: Banana with caramel and biscuit crumble

Top tip: Set out toppings in small bowls and create a simple pancake bar so everyone can build their own plate.

Easy British Pancake Recipe (Traditional Shrove Tuesday Pancakes)

These traditional British pancakes are thin, light, and ideal for rolling or folding with your favourite sweet or savoury toppings.

100g plain flour
2 eggs
300ml milk
A pinch of salt

Whisk the ingredients together until smooth. If you like to be precise when cooking, a simple kitchen scale such as the Good Food Electronic Kitchen Scale can help keep measurements consistent.

Cook in a lightly greased non-stick pan over a medium heat, flipping once the pancake is lightly golden. A shallow pan, like a Cerastone Crepe Pan, can make swirling the batter and flipping easier, particularly for thinner pancakes.

Fluffy American Pancakes (Easy Stack Recipe)

American-style pancakes are thicker and softer, making them ideal for stacking and serving with syrup, fruit or yoghurt.

200g plain flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
250ml milk

Mix the batter gently to keep it light. Some people find using a hand mixer or hand blender helpful for getting a smooth batter, especially when cooking for a group.

Cook on a medium-low heat and flip once bubbles appear on the surface. If you’re making pancakes in batches, a larger non-stick option such as the Smart Start Ultra Forged Frying Pan can be useful.

Pancake Day Alternatives

Protein pancakes: A more filling option made with mashed banana and eggs, with the option to add protein powder or Greek yoghurt. Blending the batter can help smooth out the banana if you prefer a softer texture.

Stuffed pancakes: Add fillings such as chocolate spread, Biscoff, or ham and cheese directly into the batter for an indulgent twist. A reliable non-stick pan makes these easier to cook and flip.

Fun Pancake Day Ideas to Try

Pancake cereal recipe – mini pancakes served in a bowl with fruit, yoghurt, or syrup.
Pancake spaghetti recipe – pancake batter piped into long strands and served like spaghetti.